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I pretty much always mix a decent percentage of black or dark brown into Tamiya clear red for blood effects, then maybe add a little bit of the straight clear red around the edges where it is still spreading, and not quite congealing yet. It certainly wasn't my discovery, but it does improve the look of Tamiya clear red significantly. Also, that stuff changes its e.g. elastic properties as you work, so you sort of have to play around with it until it becomes workable, then set it just how you like while it is stiff enough to hold a very soft shape. Totally gross product, but also completely awesome!

Thanks everyone for the Clear Red tips. I'll have to get some practice models and go to town on them, make it look like a Lucio Fulci movie.
Guawol, thanks, now it's time for the raining of 1's to come. Zab, do your thing!

Been working away at Ahzek Ahriman, now I'm trying to think of some freehand ideas for the cape, any suggestions?

Based on the comments I got about the cape, I think I'm going to work a lot more on the texturing and nix the freehand I had planned. I'll let the cape stand out on it's own and leave the freehand elements to the base. That being said, I was going to do a Scarab beetle with wings on the cape that I will now make larger and do it on the plinth.

The model looks great! Question on the cloth texture, are you stippling the (white/cream?) color and then glazing over it to make it blend into the color? Just trying to get a feel for the process, as I have never really heard about texturing until recently.

Agree with BAM on the quality. But now you need to up the base to match the minis awesomeness. The edges look off...not sure if it is a putty issue or paint issue, but makes it look unfinished. I also think you need to force a painted shadow onto the marble work and the face of the steps.